Woodway, Washington
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Woodway is a city in Snohomish County, Washington
, United States. The population was 1,307 at the 2010 census.
Based on per capita income
, one of the more reliable measures of affluence, Woodway ranks 9th of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked. It is also the highest rank achieved in Snohomish County.
. Woodway became a city in 1986 but continues to use the Edmonds post office.
The city includes areas north and south of the original Woodway Park which offer one third acre lots and 1 acres (4,046.9 m²) lots in addition to the 2 acres (8,093.7 m²) lots in the park where the original secluded, wooded environment remains.
Woodway is the only city in Snohomish County in Area code 206
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According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 3.9 square miles (10.1 km²), of which, 1.1 square miles (2.9 km²) of it is land and 2.8 square miles (7.2 km²) of it (71.54%) is water.
, and 1.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.85% of the population.
There were 336 households out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.7% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.4% were non-families. 14.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the city the age distribution of the population shows 24.4% under the age of 18, 4.0% from 18 to 24, 17.8% from 25 to 44, 34.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females there were 91.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $101,633, and the median income for a family was $109,428. Males had a median income of $86,928 versus $33,333 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $51,613. About 0.7% of families and 2.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.9% of those under age 18 and 3.3% of those age 65 or over.
Snohomish County, Washington
Snohomish County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. It is named after the Snohomish tribe. Since 2000, the county's population has grown from 606,024 to 713,335 residents , making it one of the fastest-growing in the state, ranking third in overall population after King and...
, United States. The population was 1,307 at the 2010 census.
Based on per capita income
Washington locations by per capita income
Washington is the twelfth richest state in the United States of America, with a per capita income of $22,973 and a personal per capita income of $33,332 .-Washington counties ranked by per capita income:...
, one of the more reliable measures of affluence, Woodway ranks 9th of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked. It is also the highest rank achieved in Snohomish County.
History
Woodway was officially incorporated on February 26, 1958 in an effort to protect the heavily forested area from development. Lot sizes were deed restricted to a minimum of 2 acres (8,093.7 m²). At that time, Woodway high school students attended the old Edmonds High school until the new Woodway High School was opened in 1970. In 1990, this school merged with Edmonds High School to create Edmonds Woodway High SchoolEdmonds Woodway High School
Edmonds-Woodway High School is one of five high schools in the Edmonds School District in Edmonds, Washington, USA. It serves students in grades 9-12....
. Woodway became a city in 1986 but continues to use the Edmonds post office.
The city includes areas north and south of the original Woodway Park which offer one third acre lots and 1 acres (4,046.9 m²) lots in addition to the 2 acres (8,093.7 m²) lots in the park where the original secluded, wooded environment remains.
Woodway is the only city in Snohomish County in Area code 206
Area code 206
206 is the North American telephone area code in the U.S. state of Washington for Seattle, the islands of Mercer, Bainbridge and Vashon, and portions of metropolitan Seattle from Des Moines to Woodway....
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Geography
Woodway is located at 47°47′24"N 122°22′56"W (47.790038, -122.382360).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 3.9 square miles (10.1 km²), of which, 1.1 square miles (2.9 km²) of it is land and 2.8 square miles (7.2 km²) of it (71.54%) is water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 936 people, 336 households, and 280 families residing in the city. The population density was 840.1 people per square mile (325.6/km²). There were 343 housing units at an average density of 307.9 per square mile (119.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.12% White, 0.32% Native American, 3.85% Asian, 0.43% from other racesRace (United States Census)
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, and 1.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.85% of the population.
There were 336 households out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.7% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.4% were non-families. 14.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the city the age distribution of the population shows 24.4% under the age of 18, 4.0% from 18 to 24, 17.8% from 25 to 44, 34.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females there were 91.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $101,633, and the median income for a family was $109,428. Males had a median income of $86,928 versus $33,333 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $51,613. About 0.7% of families and 2.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.9% of those under age 18 and 3.3% of those age 65 or over.